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Are hospital-based Emergency Medical Services effective and efficient; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
brief
Health Research

Background: Effective Emergency Medical Services (EMS) aim to provide timely care for medical emergencies, including pre-hospital care, transfer, and in-hospital treatment. A well-coordinated, designed, and locally appropriate system is crucial …

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How can Community Health Workers be used to empower communities; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
brief
Health Research

Background: Community empowerment enables people to increase control over their lives and decisions, implying ownership and action towards social and developmental change. Effective empowerment strategies build on authentic participation, autonomy …

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How safe is the practice of Reflexology; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
brief
Health Research

Background: Reflexology is a therapeutic method of relieving pain by stimulating predefined pressure points on the feet and hands. While its popularity has increased, the safety of reflexology has not …

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What are the best methods for involving patients in health system decision-making in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
brief
Health Research

Background: The involvement of patients and the community in health care is widely acknowledged for its potential to improve the availability and relevance of health services and to promote participative …

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What are the effects and guidelines of mass immunization of health workers against Hepatitis B; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
brief
Health Research

Background: Hepatitis B is a major global occupational health hazard, with healthcare workers having a higher prevalence of HBV infection than the general population. Vaccination is recommended to reduce the …

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What does policy implementation monitoring entail; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
brief
Health Research

Background:Monitoring is essential for policymakers, government officials, development managers, and civil society to learn from past experiences, improve service delivery and plan and allocate resources. In addition, it helps to …

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What is the appropriate malaria treatment for a low-income endemic country like Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
brief
Health Research

Background: The treatment of malaria in endemic, low-income countries is complicated by increasing resistance to anti-malarial medicines and challenges in accessing these medicines. The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued …

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What should be included in an optimal package of interventions to prevent the spread of HIV and manage HIV/AIDS; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
brief
Health Research

Background: HIV/AIDS prevention and management requires a multi-pronged approach, including clinical and public health interventions.Rapid Response Question: What should be included in an optimal package of interventions to prevent the …

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Are herbal photolarvicides efficient and safe to use in vector management; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
brief
Health Research

Background: The resurgence of interest in larvicides for vector control, particularly in combating malaria, is driven by research demonstrating their effectiveness in reducing mosquito populations and malaria infection rates. Recent …

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Can decentralization of health services improve health service delivery in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
brief
Health Research

Background: Many developing countries face challenges in providing quality and equitable healthcare, especially to marginalized populations. Decentralization, a political reform aimed at reducing central influence and increasing local autonomy, has …

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A pre-post study of behavioural determinants and practice change in Ugandan clinical officers
et al, Jackson M. J., McCarthy R., Slattery H., Stevens A., Byrne G. J., Parry H., Ramsden S., Muwonge H., Johnston M. and others...
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

AJOL Abstract: Background. Understanding the drivers of âprovider behaviour has been highlighted as one of the six domains of behaviour change in strengthening healthcare systems.Objectives. To assess changes in healthcare …

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Medical device-related pressure ulcers: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Jackson Debra, Sarki Ahmed M., Betteridge Ria, Brooke Joanne
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: OBJECTIVE:<BR>To review observational studies reporting medical device-related pressure injuries and to identify the medical devices commonly associated with pressure injuries.<BR>DESIGN:<BR>A systematic review of primary research was undertaken, according …

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Pilot Project to Assess the Potential Cost-Benefit of a Bronchoscopy Program for the Diagnosis of TB in Uganda
Kirenga B., Worodria W., Siddharthan T., Jackson P., Argento A.C., Sachdeva A., Yarmus L., Gupte A., Katagira W., Lee H.J.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Implementability' matters: Using implementation research steps to guide and support non-communicable disease national planning in low-income and middle-income countries
Mutungi G., Jackson-Morris A.M., Maree E., Waqanivalu T., Marten R., Nugent R.
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

The implementation gap' between national plans and successful implementation is a central theme in addressing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). It is a factor that has undermined Sustainable Development Goal 3.4, which …

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Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteremia in a cohort of hiv-infected patients hospitalized with severe sepsis in ugandaâhigh frequency, low clinical suspicion corrected and derivation of a clinical prediction score
Mayanja-Kizza Harriet, Reynolds Steven J., Baeten Jared M., Joloba Moses L., Liles W. Conrad, Jacob Shevin T., Pavlinac Patricia B., Nakiyingi Lydia, Banura Patrick, Morgan Karen and others...
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: BACKGROUND:<BR>When manifested as Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) bacteremia, disseminated MTB infection clinically mimics other serious blood stream infections often hindering early diagnosis and initiation of potentially life-saving anti-tuberculosis therapy. …

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Anti-V3/Glycan and Anti-MPER Neutralizing Antibodies, but Not Anti-V2/Glycan Site Antibodies, Are Strongly Associated with Greater Anti-HIV-1 Neutralization Breadth and Potency
Jacob Rajesh Abraham, Moyo Thandeka, Schomaker Michael, Abrahams Fatima, Grau Pujol Berta, Dorfman Jeffrey R.
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: UNLABELLED: The membrane-proximal external region (MPER), the V2/glycan site (initially defined by PG9 and PG16 antibodies), and the V3/glycans (initially defined by PGT121-128 antibodies) are targets of broadly …

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Community-directed vector control to supplement mass drug distribution for onchocerciasis elimination in the Madi mid-North focus of Northern Uganda
Jacob BG, Loum D, Lakwo TL, Katholi CR, Habomugisha P, Byamukama E, Tukahebwa E, Cupp EW, Unnasch TR
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundOnchocerciasis a neglected tropical disease that historically has been a major cause of morbidity and an obstacle to economic development in the developing world. It is caused by infection with …

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Ebola virus disease
Jacob S.T., Crozier I., Fischer W.A., Hewlett A., Kraft C.S., Vega M.-A.L., Soka M.J., Wahl V., Griffiths A., Bollinger L. and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a severe and frequently lethal disease caused by Ebola virus (EBOV). EVD outbreaks typically start from a single case of probable zoonotic transmission, followed by …

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Location Intelligence Powered by Machine Learning Automation for Mapping Malaria Mosquito Habitats Employing an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for Implementing âSeek and Destroyâ for Commercial Roadside Ditch Foci and Real Time Larviciding Rock Pit Quarry
Habomugisha P, Jacob B G
2021
Book, Whole
Health Research

Public health emergencies stemming from infectious disease outbreaksis creating a serious threat to global health security. For example, climate changeand extreme weather events threaten to alter and affect geographic areas …

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